| Issue ID | 758639 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10303428 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 30/01/10 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2008 dodge caravan and just touched the tire valve stem. The top of the cap came off and the tire deflated in less than 8 seconds. I called the dealer and they said it's not covered. I asked the repair shop and they said the tire pressure monitoring sensor stems on the chrysler/dodge commonly break off and they have had many. It's a common problem. On the dodge/chrysler forums this happens many time. It ended up costing me 82 and i had to take the tire off. Just by brushing the stem it cracked off is a major safety concern. With snow, or something else brushing across the stem this could lead to an instant tire deflation and los of control a lethal design!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 2D8HN44H08RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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